01Odisha / Palm leaf
Talapatra
On joined palm leaves, a fine engraved line becomes a world of trees, patterns and stories.
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02Odisha / Painted cloth
Pattachitra
Painted narratives, deliberate outlines and elaborate borders carry Odisha's visual traditions forward.
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03Karnataka / Turned wood
Channapatna
Rounded forms and lustrous colour bring the skill of Karnataka's woodturners into everyday life.
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Our craft stories bring together regional tourism resources, craft documentation and official GI records. They describe traditions, not the credentials of an individual maker or a piece.
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